South Benton township

County:: Polk County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 44.857
State:: Missouri

South Benton township is located in Polk County, Missouri. South Benton township has a 2025 population of 1,534. South Benton township is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The average household income in South Benton township is $76,698 with a poverty rate of 19.34%. The median age in South Benton township is 33.5 years: 29.3 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of South Benton township includes 97.78% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Two or more races, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Native American

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,500	97.78%
Native American	16	1.04%
Two or more races	10	0.65%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	8	0.52%
Black or African American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Other race	0	0%

South Benton township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South Benton township's average per capita income is $37,774. Household income levels show a median of $69,625. The poverty rate stands at 19.34%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$81,339	-
Families	$79,397	$90,261
Households	$69,625	$76,698
Non Families	$23,990	$32,624

$37,774

Average Income

$69,625

Median Household Income

19.34%

Poverty Rate